December 12, 2014, 11:25AM

The Collegiate Bowl is one of several senior showcases for players beginning the draft process, a chance for scouts to take a look at the nation's outgoing seniors taking on each other in practice. Full story »

August 19, 2014, 8:57PM

Owens, a key returning starter who served as the bookend to Dee Ford last year, had offseason surgeries to put a rod in his right leg and repair a stress fracture. And his return is key for a defensive line trying to make up for the loss of Carl Lawson. Full story »

August 14, 2014, 12:30PM

Auburn defensive end LaDarius Owens, who had a stress fracture in his right leg and a broken foot that kept him out of spring, and the senior has developed an infection in one of those spots. Full story »

August 06, 2014, 6:32AM

The disrespect and general disregard for his career ﻿and accomplishments at Auburn gnaw at the senior defensive end. After all, it's Owens who may prove to be Auburn's answer to improving its pass rush. Full story »

August 06, 2014, 1:13AM

Auburn senior defensive end LaDarius Owens has been overlooked most of his career, but the time is now for him to make a name for himself with Carl Lawson nursing a knee injury at the start of the 2014 season.

August 04, 2014, 4:57PM

You can try and judge for yourself in the video attached to this post, which shows the defensive linemen going through an agility and tackle drill on the fourth day of preseason camp at Auburn. Full story »

October 06, 2013, 5:36PM

Auburn's offensive line has bounced back in a big way under the tutelage of J.B. Grimes, the Tigers' defensive ends played a big role in slowing Ole Miss's read-option, the Rebels gave Auburn fits in man-to-man coverage and Tre Mason looks good as a short-yardage back. Full story »

September 24, 2013, 1:58PM

As many as eight players have seen time at defensive end, and the race for playing time and snaps has gotten more and more crowded as players return for injury and Auburn searches for more pass rush off the edge. Full story »

September 18, 2013, 5:45PM

Johnson has used a variety of stunts and twists, blitzed several times, and he's used some exotic looks, dropping defensive tackles and ends to pick up running backs out of the backfield and using LaDarius Owens as a stand-up rusher at times. Full story »

September 13, 2013, 7:55AM

Auburn defensive end LaDarius Owens discusses his eight-tackle game against Arkansas State and why he reviews film every week with his uncle, James Owens, the first black scholarship player to play Auburn. (Brandon Marcello/bmarcello@al.com)

September 09, 2013, 2:37PM

Auburn racked up 22 quarterback hurries against Arkansas State, but Red Wolves quarterback Adam Kennedy rushed for 74 yards, mostly on scrambles outside the pocket, and Ellis Johnson wants to see the Tigers get home more often. Full story »

September 08, 2013, 3:09AM

Backup defensive end LaDarius Owens led all players with two tackles for loss, including a solo sack, in Auburn's 38-9 victory against Arkansas State on Sept. 7, 2013. Owens talks about his performance and the defense's big night, which led to 12 players contributing to 13 tackles for loss. (Brandon Marcello/bmarcello@al.com)

September 06, 2013, 1:14PM

After facing one of the nation's most pass-heavy offenses in Washington State, Auburn turns around and faces an Arkansas State team that finished 23rd in the country in rushing at 206.2 yards per game in 2012. Full story »

September 05, 2013, 1:47PM

Auburn's defense produced seven quarterback hurries and two sacks in the season-opener -- partly a product of Washington State's quick-release offense -- but the Tigers are looking to make more of an impact against Arkansas State's passing game. Full story »